Risley Derbyshire Map
Traditional county: Derbyshire · District / Borough: Erewash · Region: East Midlands
Explore Risley, Derbyshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Risley map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Risley, Derbyshire
How to Use This Risley, Derbyshire Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Risley, Derbyshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Derbyshire or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Risley and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Risley |
| Traditional County | Derbyshire |
| District / Borough | Erewash |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.915928 |
| Longitude | -1.319776 |
| Place Type | Village |
About Risley
The agricultural heritage of Risley is evident in its gently undulating landscape. It lies 2.2 km west-south-west of Sandiacre (from Sandiacre: bearing 248°T, OS grid SK 458 356), and is situated north of Breaston village. Historically, Risley has been a farming community, with fields stretching out towards the horizon. The village itself retains a sense of quiet charm, with traditional brick-built homes lining its lanes. While not a major industrial centre, its proximity to larger towns has provided economic opportunities for its residents over the years. The local church, St. James's, stands as a focal point, its spire a familiar sight against the Derbyshire sky. Risley offers a peaceful retreat, embodying the character of many East Midlands villages.
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About This Risley Map Page
Explore Risley, Derbyshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.915928, -1.319776. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |
